A semi-presidential system has both a president and a prime minister but unlike the parliamentary system the president may possess significant day-to-day powers.

In this system, it is possible that sometimes the president and the prime minister may belong to the same party and at times they may belong to two different parties and thus, would be opposed to each other.

Identify the correct statements: a) 1 only b) 2 only c) All are correct d) None

Q14. Which authority/position was described by Pt. Nehru as the linchpin of government:

a) Prime Minister b) Home Minister c) Parliament d) President

Q15. Consider the following Statements regarding rationale for having Rajya Sabha as part of legislature:

It helps to give representation to all sections in the society and all geographical regions or parts of the country.

It keeps a check on hasty decisions of Lok Sabha.

It is a permanent house & hence imparts stability to democratic system.

Identify the correct statements:

a) 1 & 2 only b) 2 & 3 only c) All are correct d) 1 & 3 only

Q16. Consider the following Statements regarding upper house of legislature in USA & India:

In the U.S.A, every state has equal representation in the Senate.

In India, representation in rajya sabha depends on population of that state.

Identify the correct statements: a) 1 only b) 2 only c) All are correct d) None

Q17. Consider the following Statements regarding functions of parliament: